Low-dose CT Scans Save Lives.

Wellmont’s lung nodule program can catch lung disease early.

For far too many patients in our region, lung cancer is diagnosed at an advanced stage, making treatment difficult or impossible. However, new diagnostic and treatment options Wellmont Health System offers can catch potential lung disease at earlier, more treatable stages.

Low-dose CT – breakthrough screening technology

Low-dose CT screening is one of the most important breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis in recent years. With early lung disease intervention, we’re able to give patients better options for treatment – and much better chances of survival.

Where is low-dose CT available?

Low-dose CT screenings are offered at several Wellmont locations, so you won't have to travel far early intervention.

Screenings are available at the following locations:

Holston Valley Medical Center

Bristol Regional Medical Center

Hawkins County Memorial Hospital

Mountain View Regional Medical Center

Wellmont Medical Associates in Abingdon

Should I get a low-dose CT scan?

That's a question you should discuss with your doctor, especially if you have the risk factors above. Low-dose CT screenings require referral from a physician.

Insurance companies, including Medicare, cover low-dose CT screenings as a preventive service free of charge.

I don't have insurance. What should I do?

Wellmont is committed to giving everyone the best opportunity possible to fight cancer. This means we're increasing access to this life-saving screening for everyone in our region who needs it – regardless of the ability to pay.

If you don't have insurance, you can still receive a screening for $50, due at the time of service and payable by cash, credit card or check.

How do I get started?

If you're looking for more information or have questions about Wellmont's lung nodule program, please give us a call today: 1-844-4UR-LUNG (487-5864).

Call the Wellmont Lung Nodule Program today.

To learn more about how you can take on lung cancer, call 1-844-487-5864.

Lung cancer is the cancer we see most often at the Wellmont Cancer Institute. Passionate about reversing this trend, Dr. Ibrahim Nakhoul encourages you to read this information from our health library about its causes, treatment and more.